
Haitian Fried Meat Pies
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 50 mins (30m prep + 20m cook)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
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local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2.Gradually add cold water and knead to form a firm dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- 3.Heat a pan over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet, and thyme. Cook until meat is browned and spices are fragrant.
- 4.Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness, cut into circles using a large cookie cutter.
- 5.Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each dough circle, fold over, and press edges with a fork to seal.
- 6.Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry pies until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
- 7.Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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- For extra flakiness, chill the dough for an hour before rolling out.
- Serve with a side of pikliz (Haitian pickled vegetable relish) for an authentic experience.
- Experiment with fillings - chicken or even plant-based options can be used in place of beef.